New Max owner. Please Help

[brushcutter]

I used a gas soldering iron and melted/fused the plastic together. I have read on this forum where someone used a clothing iron to do the same!

[AussieMax]

If it's HDPE I just go to a plastic fabricator/moulder and they plastic weld it nice and neat.

[robinson01]

Kabruta, did you have to remove the entire t-20 to replace the sleeve.
Brushcutter, the sleeves are straight. What does that mean?
I am very lost when it comes to the secondary clutch. I have done a lot of searches on this site but if i have missed a section feel free to point me in the correct direction.
Thanks guys.

[Kabruta]

No, I was lucky mine slid off. You might have remove your t-20 to take off the clutch, pending how hard it is stuck on. I believe there is a tool you can buy or make to help with seized clutches. Good luck

[robinson01]

Thanks Kabruta. I ended up taking the t-20 out. It was easier then it looked. I bit of time but not to bad. Now that its out i think I may replace the entire secondary. It is lookig pretty tired. Any idea where is the best place to get a replacement and what type? So here is where I am at. The engine is out and gone to the shop. The tranny and clutch are out. I think this thing has never been taken apart befor. I bought new chains for the entire unit. Can anyone make some suggestions as to what else I should do while its apart.

[brushcutter]

Robinson, the secondary has a snapring that holds the 2 halves together. These are situated so that the individual halves of the driven clutch can open/close which allows the clutch to change its gearing, hence the name cvt. If the sheave halves are broken loose from their sleeve or hub then you will need a new clutch. If they are bent badly, you will probably need a new clutch, but most likely you will find that the inner workings such as the bore where it slides onto the tranny is wallowed out. Or the sleeves that are attached to the sheaves are worn and have enough slack to allow a wobble, or...

Before you give up on it, anchor it down so that it doesn't fall on your foot, take hold of it and see if you can find out what is causing it to wobble, it could be an easy fix, such as a loose bolt, or worn keyway/key.

[brushcutter]

Lets try this...
and see if it helps.

[brushcutter]

I have a scanner and I ain't askeerd ta use it !!!

[robinson01]

That certainly does help. I will taker off today and have a look. Heres hoping its nothing major.

[robinson01]

Brushcutter, you sure know ur stuff. You were right, the bore is wollowed out. After a bit of cleaning The clutch its self is pretty good. I have searched and called around. I am wondering what it will take to fix. I cant seem to rap my head around it.Thanks again.